I'm sure that almost all diets "work". If it works for you, then great.

But have you taken a look at the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans"? I think it has the most sound and generally applicable advice that I have seen. It requires a less radical but more comprehensive approach than stuff like "atkins".

Here is a link....
http://www.mypyramid.gov/guidelines/index.html

Nothing terribly exciting in there. The basic idea is to exercise regularly, eat a wide variety of foods and keep your calorie consumption under control for your age and activity level-- simple and effective.